LANCASTER, S.C. — Local painter and sculptor Sydney Hinson Bucca debuts her first solo exhibition at the Lancaster County Council of the Arts. The exhibition is a captivating exploration of Bucca’s unique vision and mastery of both acrylic painting and metalwork.
Entitled “A Lot of Faces,” the showcase features a collection of over 30 artworks reflecting Bucca’s distinctive style and creative journey. From vibrant acrylic paintings bursting with color to abstract metal sculptures, each piece offers a glimpse into the artist’s imaginative world.
“ ‘A Lot of Faces’ is a show of exactly what it says. In a world that can be really complicated, I wanted something that was just ‘what you see is what you get!’ I love color, and a lot of it! Did you know bright colors can actually increase dopamine and release endorphins? What you see is, in fact, a lot of faces. And what, I hope, you get is joy!” Bucca says of her exhibition.
“A believer, a lover of color, contrast and juxtaposition, and nature — you’ll find inspiration from all of this in my work. My abstract paintings: totally colorful — the faces bold, brave and authentically imperfect. My sculptures: left completely natural metal, left to rust or already rusted. Again, perfectly imperfect,” Bucca says.
“We are excited to feature the work of one of our very talented local artists. Sydney has already contributed so much to the artistic landscape of our community through her installations at Mural Court, the Historic Springs House, and Arras Foundation,” says LCCA Executive Director Eric Grace. “This is Sydney’s first solo exhibition and we look forward to sharing this curated body of work with the community.”
Bucca has been practicing art since she could hold a utensil. Now a dedicated wife and mom of two, Bucca is still pursuing what she fell in love with as a child.
She received a bachelor’s degree in art education and after teaching in public school for eight years, she chose to dedicate her time to raising her children and becoming a full-time artist. Still a teacher at heart, Sydney instructs private painting events for children and adults.
When she’s not painting in her studio or throwing sparks at the shop where her husband runs Stateline Fabrication, she can be found in her favorite place — her backyard with her family, their two dogs and a pot-bellied pig.
The opening reception for the exhibit will be 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Historic Springs House, 201 W. Gay St., Lancaster.
The exhibition is on display through May 31, offering art enthusiasts and the community the chance to immerse themselves in Bucca’s captivating work. The Springs House galleries are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
About the LCCA
The mission of Lancaster County Council of the Art is to enrich the quality of life in Lancaster County by building vibrant and inclusive communities connecting arts, culture, education and economic vitality.
Since its inception in 1977, the LCCA has been known for the annual Art & Soul Gala, Paws on Parade, Ladies Afternoon Tea, “The Nutcracker Ballet,” Arts & Sciences summer camps for children, downtown art crawls, gallery exhibits and competitions, among other programs.
It is proud to be Kennedy Center Partners with the Lancaster County School District and the city of Lancaster, which ensures an annual plan to offer meaningful cultural opportunities for all students and arts integration methods for teachers.
